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Rail News: August 2022
August 31
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Greenbrier, Progress Rail, Thales, Abloy and Rail Vision (Aug. 31) Read More »
Passenger RailNJ Transit again lands on 'best employers' list Read More »
MechanicalVRE, Clark Construction 'top out' rail maintenance facility Read More »
Passenger RailMTA opens second section of new LIRR third track Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsMerchants Bridge replacement project nears completion Read More »
Passenger RailRidership on Amtrak's Virginia routes reaches all-time high Read More »
August 30
IntermodalSea Lead, T.S. Lines to use Jaxport as first stop for container service Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP, Houston officials discuss remediation of former wood-tie site Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsKDOT awards funding for rail extension at Kansas Logistics Park Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsNCRR solicits applications for 'Build Ready Sites' program Read More »
PeopleLRW seeks 'Railway Woman of the Year' nominations Read More »
LaborRailroads, three unions reach tentative labor agreements Read More »
August 29
MOWCalgary awards contract for rail-grinding services Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific, TPT partner on bilingual rail-safety materials Read More »
Passenger RailTarget to sponsor L.A. Metro GoPass expansion Read More »
PeopleCentrePort Canada CEO Gray steps down Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak advances accessibility improvements at New York Penn Read More »
LaborBLET, SMART-TD: Talks have yet to resolve contract issues Read More »
August 26
Supplier SpotlightHolland hosts Sen. Duckworth staffer on plant tour Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA to relaunch Foxboro commuter-rail pilot program Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak CEO Gardner signs diversity, inclusion pledge Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro approves new labor contract with SMART Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsBTS: North American transborder freight-by-rail rose in June Read More »
IntermodalWisDOT awards grant to fund rail platform project at Manitowoc port Read More »
August 25
Passenger RailMTA LIRR opens rebuilt overpass at Huntington Station Read More »
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MechanicalGreater Cleveland RTA obtains state funds for rail-car replacement Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. railroads log carload traffic surge in Week 33 Read More »
PeopleTNW names Franklin VP, Evans development director Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationAmtrak, CSX, NS ask STB to extend mediation period in Gulf Coast case Read More »
SafetySafety board calls on Canadian rail industry to speed up ATC implementation Read More »
August 24
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from RailWorks, Hub, PS Logistics, Stadler, Lilee and VLS Environmental (Aug. 24) Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationNTSB investigating Amtrak train, UP maintenance machine collision Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT adds members to Regional Infrastructure Accelerator program Read More »
PeopleRTD-Denver taps Fitzgerald as next police chief Read More »
MechanicalNew Caltrain trainsets, Sound Transit rail cars arrive Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsClass Is report slight uptick in July employment levels Read More »
August 23
ShippersACC survey: Supply-chain issues persist for chemicals industry Read More »
SafetyOmniTRAX short lines honor safe shippers Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak seeks thousands of new employees Read More »
Passenger RailHART awards utilities contract to Nan Inc. Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsWatco named rail operator at Kansas industrial park Read More »
Union Pacific RailroadUP logs volume uptick, adds rail cars to support demand Read More »
August 22
PeopleTriMet, Valley Metro announce executive leadership additions Read More »
Passenger RailMetro Transit-St. Louis restores Blue Line service after historic flooding Read More »
High-Speed RailSan Francisco-San Jose high-speed rail corridor clears environmental hurdles Read More »
IntermodalWilmington port receives RAISE grant to fund new intermodal facility Read More »
LaborPEB recommendations 'fall short' of labor's concerns, union leader says Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB concerned service troubles could impact grain harvest season Read More »
August 19
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Alstom, Balfour Beatty and PTSI Transportation (Aug. 19) Read More »
PeopleDART names Cato police chief Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak reports progress on sustainability initiatives Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsOmniTRAX to operate Tulsa port's rail service Read More »
BNSF RailwayBNSF to lift California permit embargo next month Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT announces $233 million in state-of-good-repair funding Read More »
August 18
IntermodalPennsylvania commission adopts new 12-year transportation plan Read More »
Passenger RailBrightline advances Boca Raton station construction Read More »
High-Speed RailCHSRA approves design contracts for rail line into Merced, Bakersfield Read More »
Passenger RailMetra to convert locomotives to battery power Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsU.S. freight rail volume fell just a bit in Week 32 Read More »
Passenger RailFRA awards $3 million grant for Chicago Union Station concourse project Read More »
August 17
M&AL.B. Foster subsidiary acquires VanHooseCo Precast Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsGov. Pritzker, Illinois DOT unveil $34.6B transportation plan Read More »
Passenger RailSan Diego MTS logs trolley ridership growth in FY22 Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationRep. Mast proposes loosening truck size limits Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN, Keyera sign MOU to evaluate potential for clean energy terminal in Alberta Read More »
LaborPEB sends Biden recommendations for resolving rail labor dispute Read More »
August 16
SafetyOperation Lifesaver offers new transit safety educational materials Read More »
PeopleNCRR names Stallings economic development director Read More »
IntermodalCAGTC members win RAISE funding for port, rail projects Read More »
LaborCanadian Pacific, TCRC-T&E arbitration ends with new two-year pact Read More »
Passenger RailCTA Red Line extension project clears environmental review Read More »
Canadian PacificCFIUS approves CP-KCS merger Read More »
August 15
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from AITX, CDL and LRW (Aug. 15) Read More »
Passenger RailMetra, Pace to use RAISE grant funds for Harvey Transportation Center reconstruction project Read More »
ShippersG3 handles record grain volume at Trois-Rivieres port terminal Read More »
PeopleDobbelmann takes CEO reins at Progressive Rail Read More »
PeopleMARTA taps Rowan as deputy GM Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCN to STB: CP acknowledges divestiture of KCS line would increase competition Read More »
August 12
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from STV, IntelliTrans and 3C Telemetry (Aug. 12) Read More »
PeoplePayne elected Unifor president Read More »
Passenger RailHNTB awarded contract for Metro Transit-St. Louis platform project Read More »
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Passenger RailCTA receives FTA grant, unveils action plan Read More »
Passenger RailMARTA wins RAISE grant to transform Five Points rail station Read More »
IntermodalDevelopers advance plans for California’s first inland port Read More »
August 11
PeopleBiden nominates Brown to serve on NTSB Read More »
PeopleRDC President Pietrandrea retires Read More »
Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern unveils latest ESG report Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsWeek 31: Rail volumes fell in U.S., rose in Canada and Mexico Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationUSDOT awards $2.2 billion in RAISE grants Read More »
August 10
Federal Legislation & RegulationFTA seeks proposals for transit accessibility research program Read More »
PeopleNORTA board elects Raymond chair, Walton vice chair Read More »
IntermodalGeorgia Ports Authority starts new fiscal year at record pace Read More »
Passenger RailReading & Northern adds new passenger train to Jim Thorpe fleet Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsCalifornia short line sues to block local, state oversight Read More »
Passenger RailRAISE grant advances Louisiana passenger-rail project Read More »
August 9
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Wabtec, Thales, Aspen Equipment and Railway & Locomotive Historical Society (Aug. 9) Read More »
Passenger RailL.A. Metro dedicates new Hyde Park Station Read More »
IntermodalRetailers: Imports slowing in 2022's second half Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationCanadian officials solicit public input on Lac-Megantic rail bypass project Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsPennDOT seeks applicants for freight-rail grants Read More »
M&APatriot Rail to acquire Pioneer Lines Read More »
August 8
Passenger RailMTA completes first section of higher ceilings at LIRR Penn Station concourse Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA to begin South Attleboro station work in fall Read More »
Supplier SpotlightProgressive Railroading recognizes suppliers with 2022 Reader's Choice Awards Read More »
IntermodalSouth Dakota DOT seeks public input on state freight plan Read More »
BNSF RailwayQ2 a mixed bag for BNSF with higher revenue, lower volume Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationSTB releases draft environmental report for proposed CP-KCS merger Read More »
August 5
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from L.B. Foster, Wabtec, Shell, Nokia, Alstom and Apex Rail (Aug. 5) Read More »
PeopleSound Transit's Beckman to lead Portfolio Services Office Read More »
Passenger RailWMATA safety commission issues order on ATC maintenance program Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsHudson Bay Railway to support northern Canada connectivity through federal-provincial partnership Read More »
Passenger RailVTA board approves new Caltrain governance agreement Read More »
IntermodalIANA: Intermodal decline slowed in Q2 Read More »
August 4
LaborUnifor members ratify labor contracts with VIA Read More »
PeopleWMATA names Dwyer COO Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsSTB sets rail industry's cost of capital Read More »
Short Lines & RegionalsKinston short line launches rail operations Read More »
Passenger RailMBTA to close Orange Line for 30 days Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsAAR: U.S. traffic volumes 'evenly balanced' in July Read More »
August 3
Supplier SpotlightRail supplier news from Greenbrier, Alstom and IntegriCo (Aug. 3) Read More »
Rail Industry TrendsKCS, CP launch effort to protect monarch butterfly Read More »
PeopleMudge rejoins R.J. Corman's board Read More »
Passenger RailMichigan DOT ponders new Detroit intermodal site for Amtrak, bus service Read More »
IntermodalTexas Coastal Bend launches rail service at Corpus Christi port Read More »
Federal Legislation & RegulationFreight-rail shipping law proposed to resolve service problems Read More »
August 2
IntermodalPANYNJ cargo volume, PATH ridership rose in June Read More »
Passenger RailCalgary short-lists construction firms for Green Line light-rail project Read More »
AmtrakMississippi train depot 'reactivated' as part of Amtrak Gulf Coast plan Read More »
PeopleFormer CSX Chair, CEO Watkins dies Read More »
SafetyFTA orders MBTA to conduct safety briefings Read More »
Passenger RailPortal North Bridge construction project is underway Read More »
August 1
MechanicalARCI: Rail-car orders fell, deliveries rose in Q2 Read More »
MOWBART again deploys grazing goats for vegetation management Read More »
Passenger RailSEPTA, Wawa ink station naming-rights pact Read More »
SafetyOhio panel approves safety upgrades at four grade crossings Read More »
AmtrakAmtrak to STB: Gulf Coast service won’t 'unreasonably' impair freight service Read More »
Canadian National Railway - CNCN releases annual grain plan Read More »
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